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Re: Difference between different Bass Clarinet brands

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-04 16:04

The main problem with bass clarinets is the length of the keys relative to the gauge of the metal used to make the keywork - they still use the same gauge sheet metal and rods as used for making Eb, Bb and A clarinet keywork, but the extra length of the keys only makes them more prone to flexing and bending.

But if the metal is all twice the thickness, that will make them near on impossible to make let alone play. The weight of an instrument with such heavy gauge keywork will be ridiculous.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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